My wife has been cooking all day in preparation for the arrival of family tomorrow. A few minutes ago she asked me to stir the bechamel sauce for chicken pot pies while she went to look for something. She explained that the sauce has to be reduced from 6 cups to 4 cups, "which is this deep in the pan," showing me a chunk of carrot. She had measured 4 cups of water into the pan before starting the sauce, cut off a carrot to fit the depth, dumped the water and began adding the real ingredients.
So in case anyone was wondering, the depth of 4 cups is equal to one carrot stub.
I Don't Think So
By the time 6 cups is reduced to 4 cups, that carrot will be mush.
Paul in PA
kind of reminiscent of two smokes on a good horse. Kudos to Mrs. Frame's industriousness.
Ah, James, it's a calibrated carrot stub! Kari is both intelligent and resourceful...
You mean you didn't offer to measure it with....THIS!
Sounds like a good catch. Today few are made who can independently think for themselves and provide for their needs with what is at hand. Should be proud of her.
jud
HC, you forget, she does not have one of "those"!
Good one, I had some Korean friends who when cooking rice would put there hand in the pot as flat as possible, given the size of the pot, and gauge the right amount of water by being just above their second knuckles...Happy Holidays!
I Don't Think So
By the time 6 cups is reduced to 4 cups, the person stirring it will be reduced to mush, too.
I Don't Think So
I dont remember if I saw this here or where, but it is another good end around if you are red green colorblind and like to grill.
I Don't Think So
Thanks, Roadhand!
A chef showed me that 30 years ago when I was waiting tables in a high-end steak house. I'd forgot about it.
Nice reminder!
